macbook.PNGApple MacBook Air Information


Activity 1:

Password-protected User Account Setup
  • Add your password to your account (this will be used later for email as well)
  • Customize your User settings

Create a new password -- alphanumeric, upper and lower case sensitive with 6-8 characters -- write that password on the provided index card.


EXAMPLE: 00xyz11

OS X.x Apple Support

Mac Support Site -- checkout all the features and extras that come on a MacBook.

Activity 2:

Adding/Removing application shortcuts on the Dock

  • Locating application(s) in your applications folder and adding a shortcut
    • Example- Locate "System Preferences" under your Applications and move to your dock
  • Removing unused applications from your Dock

Working with your Trackpad/Mouse

  • Open System Preferences and click on "Trackpad"
  • Gestures similar to iOS devices


Activity 3:

Setting up a personal folder in Documents

  • In the orientation, you will create at least one folder to store your files/documents on your MacBook
  • Additional folders can be created to help you organize your files